Michael Mercado vs. Steve Nagy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Nagy posted a stronger line than Michael Mercado. Steve Nagy posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.42 vs 11.81) and WHIP (1.856 vs 2.250). By the career numbers, Steve Nagy had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.